Today is Wednesday, April 23, the 113th day of 2025. There are 252 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. ...
Looking at the scene from an artistic point of view, the elements settle differently. Dark and light may contrast, but it's not because one is good and the other is evil. It's because both are necessary to make out the picture. Similarly, chaos isn't inherently ugly, and organization isn't ...
Dear Annie: My partner's mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we're busy or focused on other things, she lashes out -- often hurting those around her, including her grandchildren. She plays favorites, manipulates situations to her advantage and pulls ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam. I find this very off-putting and don't know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: What brings you in today? Me: I have a sore throat. Doctor speaks into to the recorder: ...
Dear Heloise: In a recent column, comments came in about high water pressure in the home and how to respond. The best answer is to go to your local hardware store and buy an inexpensive pressure gauge (I paid $12) that fits on your outside water connection. If the pressure is higher than 55-60 ...
Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2025. There are 253 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 22, 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims to nearly 1.9 million acres of land that was formerly part of Indian Territory. By the ...
